research Vitamin D metabolism and function in the skin
Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
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research Extraskeletal actions of vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
research Vitamin D Receptor, UVR, and Skin Cancer: A Potential Protective Mechanism
Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
research Induction of Hair Growth by Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in 1,763 MHz Radiofrequency-Irradiated Hair Follicle Cells
Radiofrequency exposure can stimulate hair growth by increasing IGF-1 in hair follicle cells.
research Suppression of Vitamin D Receptor and Induction of Retinoid X Receptor α Expression During Squamous Differentiation of Cultured Keratinocytes
As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor and hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research Novel mechanisms for the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in the skin and in skin cancer
Vitamin D receptor helps prevent skin cancer and supports skin health.
research DNA Damage-Inducible Transcript 4 Is an Innate Surveillant of Hair Follicular Stress in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice and a Regulator of Wound Re-Epithelialization
Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
research Mediator1: An Important Intermediary of Vitamin D Receptor–Regulated Epidermal Function and Hair Follicle Biology
Vitamin D receptor and mediator 1 are crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Human Derived Immortalized Dermal Papilla Cells With a Constant Expression of Testosterone Receptor
Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
research Effects of GLP ‐1 Receptor Agonists on Hair Loss and Regrowth: A Systematic Review
GLP-1 receptor agonists may cause hair loss, but regrowth is rare.
research Steroid 5α-reductase 2 deficiency leads to reduced dominance-related and impulse-control behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research The 5-alpha reductase inhibitor finasteride reduces dyskinesia in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease
Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.
research Acne
Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
research Twist1 Contributes to the Maintenance of Some Biological Properties of Dermal Papilla Cells in vitro by Forming a Complex With Tcf4 and β-Catenin
Twist1 helps maintain important features of cells crucial for hair growth by working with Tcf4 and β-catenin.
research Does D matter? The role of vitamin D in hair disorders and hair follicle cycling
Vitamin D may help treat hair disorders.
research C‐reactive protein as a novel biomarker for vitamin D deficiency in alopecia areata
High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
research Matriptase activation and shedding with HAI-1 is induced by steroid sex hormones in human prostate cancer cells, but not in breast cancer cells
Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
research Androgen receptors and their biology
Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
research Melatonin Receptors and Their Role in Human Diseases
Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.
research CRISPR/Cas9-mediatedVDRknockout plays an essential role in the growth of dermal papilla cells through enhanced relative genes
Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
research Role of anabolic agents in colorectal carcinogenesis: Myths and realities (Review)
The link between anabolic agents and colorectal cancer risk is unclear.
research Gpr54 deletion accelerates hair cycle and hair regeneration
Deleting Gpr54 speeds up hair growth and regeneration.
research The “Bald Mill Hill” Mutation in the Mouse Is Associated with an Abnormal, Mislocalized HR bmh Protein
The mutation causes hairless mice due to mislocalized and dysfunctional HR protein.
research Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) have specific impacts on the mouse uterus
GTx-024 and Danazol affect the uterus like DHT, while GTx-007 has little impact.
research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review
Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
research Erasing the methyl mark: histone demethylases at the center of cellular differentiation and disease
Histone demethylases can change gene expression and may be linked to diseases like cancer.
research Enhancing 1α-Hydroxylase Activity with the 25-Hydroxyvitamin D-1α-Hydroxylase Gene in Cultured Human Keratinocytes and Mouse Skin
Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
research Retinoid-mediated stimulation of steroid sulfatase activity in myeloid leukemic cell lines requires RARα and RXR and involves the phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.